Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018
Marius Bielle
£42
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Marius Bielle |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 50.3% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £57.55 | £42.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018 is better value at £42 vs £58.
For beginners: Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £42.25)
Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£42.25 vs £57.55)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Lalande?
Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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